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April 9, 2020

Instant Pot Churro Bites (without a muffin mix)

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Instant Pot Churro Bites—an easy, made from scratch recipe for fluffy churro bites rolled in cinnamon and sugar. A delightful snack or dessert that is perfectly poppable. A creative way to use your Instant Pot egg bites mold.

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Instant Pot Churro Bites

Since buying the silicone egg bites mold* I wanted to figure out ways to use it for more than just egg bites. I tried meatloaf bites which were a hit but I wanted to also try something sweet. Churro bites turned out better than I thought they ever could. Usually Instant Pot dessert textures can be a little weird but the texture of these churro bites was spot on. My family inhaled one batch and then I made another and they were gone within minutes.

They are not like crispy, fried churros but more like a cinnamon muffin bite. Greg and I both thought that they would be amazing with a cream cheese dipping frosting next time. When we were first married Greg worked at a pizza joint that made “Tricky Sticks.” Bascially it was pizza dough rolled out into bread sticks with butter, cinnamon and sugar. They were served with a little ramekin of cream cheese frosting. And they were so tasty! Next time I’m definitely going to try churro bites with cream cheese frosting. Let me know if you try it and how it goes!

Tips for making the best Instant Pot churro bites…

  • Even though silicone bakeware says it’s non-stick you will still need a bit of non-stick cooking spray (like Pam) on the inside your egg bite mold. This will ensure that you can pop out the churro bites with no issues of sticking. Don’t use a ton of the spray, just one quick 1/2 second of spray should work.
  • Fill each of the molds evenly. They’ll be about ¾ full. This will ensure that each churro bite cooks evenly and are the same size.
  • Don’t quick release the churro bites. They turn out fluffier with a 10 minute natural pressure release.
  • Remove the foil immediately after retrieving the bites from your Instant Pot. This prevents condensation from dripping on top of the bites and “sweating” of the bites. Don’t let them sit for much or any time at all before taking them out of the mold.

More ideas for your silicone egg bites mold…

  • Instant Pot Egg Bites
  • Instant Pot Meatloaf Bites

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Instant Pot Churro Bites (without a muffin mix)


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3.9 from 54 reviews

  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes (plus 10 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 7 churro bites 1x
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An easy, made from scratch recipe for fluffy churro bites rolled in cinnamon and sugar. A delightful snack or dessert that is perfectly poppable. 


Ingredients

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For the batter:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For coating:

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon and milk. Then stir in the baking powder, flour and salt until no white streaks remain. 
  2. Spray your silicone egg bites mold with non stick cooking spray. Spoon the batter into each mold. They should be about ¾ full. Cover your egg bite mold with foil.
  3. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place the egg bites mold on top of a trivet (I use this sling/trivet) and lower into the bottom of the pot.  
  4. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 12 minutes on high pressure. When time is up let the pot sit for 10 minutes and then move the valve to venting.
  5. Remove the lid and pull out the churro bites. Remove the foil. Place a plate on top of the egg molds. Then flip over the plate and the molds so that the churro bites pop out on top of the plate. Gently push your thumb into silicone mold to pop out the bites. 
  6. In a bowl or on a plate stir the white sugar and cinnamon together. Roll each of the churro bites in the mixture to coat. Eat and enjoy!

Notes

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. You can use a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot for this recipe. You will need a silicone egg bites mold for this recipe. I purchased mine on Amazon*.

You can double this recipe and make 14 churro bites instead of 7. You will need 2 silicone egg bite molds*. Double the ingredients for the batter. Use 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot liner to bring the pot to pressure. Stack the egg bite molds on top of each other. Each should be covered with foil. Keep the same cooking time. 

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Instant Pot

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170 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Desserts, Instant Pot Tagged With: egg bites mold

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  1. Phyllis D. says

    September 6, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    This is the first recipe from you that I’d call an actual failure—as with many folks in the comments, the results for me were dense, heavy, and not so flavorful. It’s very strange that for some people they were perfect and others, not at all. I really wanted them to work, too! I found another recipe that basically called for using a cake mix with added cinnamon and made those today successfully—MUCH more like what I had been expecting. I saw one comment early on that wondered if adding an egg might make a difference. Maybe? I also thought the batter itself was quite doughy and heavy, so the addition of an egg probably wouldn’t hurt. However, having found a successful recipe, I am not likely to try this one again. Sorry, Karen! Usually I enjoy the results of your recipes, but not this time.

    ★★

    Reply
  2. Thea Tourigny says

    September 5, 2022 at 9:37 am

    Made these today because it was raining!
    After reading all the comments I was a little concerned, but did it anyway. They turned out great..
    Knowing that you use an IP got me to wondering if the people that didn’t have success with thier Churro bites are using a different brand pot, hence different results 🤔!
    The Churros came to the table , and now the are gone!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 6, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      I’m so glad yours turned out! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    April 29, 2022 at 10:13 am

    I made these today and very good!! I did not read all your comments so apologize if someone else said this. Was you ingredients old? Sometimes our baking powder etc is older than than we realize. Good luck!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Merri says

    April 16, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    Really easy to make nice job

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 20, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Thanks Merri!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    November 24, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    When you mention using 1/3 cup melted butter do you mean measuring 1/3 cup regular butter and then melting? Or once melted measure out 1/3? Because I think when it melts it would be less than the 1/3 cup so I just wanted to clarify

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 27, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      I measure 1/3 cup of butter and then melt it

      Reply
  6. Maria says

    June 27, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    I followed the recipe, only making one change. I rolled the bites in melted butter before rolling in the cinnamon sugar. They came out great. My family gobbled them down as soon as the plate hit the table.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 28, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks for the 5 stars! You’re making me want to make these today!

      Reply
  7. Annette Specht says

    April 28, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I dont have the instant pot egg maker,,,, i do have silicone eggies,, they are separate or from each other, can i use them? I think that you can microwave them and boil,,, can i use them in an instant pot?, they do have a plastic lid? i think

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 29, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      it if’s silicone it should be fine. don’t use the lid if it’s plastic because it will melt.

      Reply
      • Annette Specht says

        April 29, 2021 at 10:56 pm

        Awesome! cant wait to try these out.

        Reply
  8. Ceff says

    April 21, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    I was also unfortunately part of the dense, gooey, crew. Was so excited for these to not be a box mix and they don’t taste bad but texture is just not right. Reading through comments I’m wondering if spraying the mold adds too much moisture? I’m also interested to see if hand mixing vs mixer makes a difference and wondering about altitude effects as someone else at sea level had an issue as well also if I try again I’m going to fill 1/2 instead of 3/4 🤷🏼‍♀️

    ★★★★

    Reply
  9. Curry says

    April 10, 2021 at 5:33 pm

    Have you ever tried to make a gluten free churro bite? If yes, what did you substitute for regular flour?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 12, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      I have not tried that. However another reviewer said, “I just made these for a second time and both times turned out great. First time made gluten free, half almond flour/half coconut flour, IP’d per recipe. Today made with all purpose flour and added one egg as one reviewer suggested. I even added 1/2 teaspoon homemade strawberry jam in the middle by putting about a Tablespoon batter in mold, add jam, then another spoonful. I IP’d for 13 minutes and natural release for 12. More like a muffin but who cares when it tastes delicious!”

      Reply
      • Sheryl Pagenstecher says

        August 25, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        Awesome suggestions! Just curious, if I were to check them with a cake tester at the recommended time, & thought they needed a little longer, could I just add a few minutes even though I had done the release?

        ★★★★

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        • Karen says

          August 26, 2021 at 10:35 am

          Yes you could for sure add more time.

          Reply
  10. Diane says

    March 31, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    I have the mini mould 1 1/2 oz, what cooking time do you suggest.

    You are my go to for recipes. Can’t wait to get your new recipe book. Congrats you are the best

    Diane

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    • Karen says

      April 1, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      I would do the same time, or cut it down by 2-3 minutes.

      Reply
      • Diane says

        April 10, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        Thx Karen, came out perfect!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
  11. Christi Smith says

    March 25, 2021 at 6:47 am

    Air fryer the next day to reheat! Holy moly it gets a crunchy edge, mind blowing

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 25, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      I love this idea! But I never have any the next day 🤣

      Reply
  12. Janet Andrews says

    February 8, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    These are delicious! They taste more like a cake than a muffin. To get the sugar/cinnamon to stick, roll them around it in with your hand in a bowl.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 8, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Good tip! Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Mary says

    January 30, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    Question can you leave out the white sugar and just use brown?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 1, 2021 at 10:58 am

      You could try it! i’m not sure how it would affect it. If you do try it let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  14. Tabatha says

    December 31, 2020 at 9:13 am

    These were so good! Thank you for sharing. I have the smaller Instant Pot so just baked 2 batches. Kids gave 2 thumbs way up 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      Glad to hear it Tabatha!

      Reply
  15. E says

    October 1, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    I forgot to mention I have an 8 qt, used 2 cups of water in bottom and made 13 bites out of this recipe (using 3/4 full rule)! Yum.

    Reply
  16. E says

    October 1, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I used baking soda instead of powder (oops!) but they still turned out nice. Slightly dense, darker brown but Cakey. Added some caramel to the top as the cinnamon sugar did not stick very well to the bites. Any tips for that? Thx !

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 1, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      You can roll in melted butter and then roll in cinnamon sugar. That should help. Glad they turned out nicely!

      Reply
  17. Andreid says

    September 21, 2020 at 10:55 am

    RE: comment towards end of your video.
    FYI, Why is raw dough bad for you?
    Raw dough can contain bacteria that cause disease. Flour doesn’t look like a raw food, but typically it is. This means it hasn’t been treated to kill germs such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), which causes food poisoning (foodborne illness).
    SOURCE: https://www.mana.md/is-it-safe-to-eat-raw-dough/

    ★★★★★

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  18. Laura says

    September 9, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Could I use the silicone lids that came with the molds instead of foil?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 10, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Yes if they are pressure cook safe.

      Reply
    • Andreid says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:19 am

      FYI, Egg Bite Moulds come in different qualities. Many are offered without a cover, a few with true silicone lids, but most have plastic covers. Plastic covers are for storage ONLY and should NOT be heated in IP, microwave, or oven. Make sure you inquire prior to purchasing. The higher-grade ones (with quality silicone covers) are the best as they also benefit from a more rigid mould body, but are much more expensive than the cheaper models. Always be cautious with products manufactured in Capitalist-Communist China, main supplier of Amazon, Walmart, etc.

      Reply
  19. Tiffany L. says

    August 19, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    YUM!!! Turned out great, was hoping they wouldn’t be a big doughy heavy ball of batter, and they weren’t! So tasty, and disappeared quickly! Got the thumbs up from my cousin and her boyfriend…couldn’t make a second batch fast enough, lol!

    If by some chance there are leftovers….can you freeze these tasty little bites??

    Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 20, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      Yes you could totally freeze these!

      Reply
  20. Krista says

    August 17, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Dense, doughy and DELICIOUS! They are like a cake pop, but better!! :o)

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 18, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Glad you liked them!

      Reply
  21. kay says

    August 7, 2020 at 8:31 am

    Have tried this 4 times and having no luck whatsoever and I was so so excited to make these 😪 i have the 8q instant pot duo,followed recipe exactly,covered with foil as no silicone lid and the first two were gummy/doughy looked like steamed puddings, third didnt cook and last batch half cooked so popped back in and the top went gummy/steamed 😔
    Totally lost as to why its not working and no idea what to try next! I’ve tried different cooking and npr times and sealing with foil different ways incase its the condensation.. any suggestions before I go cry in a corner?

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    • Karen says

      August 7, 2020 at 11:42 am

      Wah! I’m so sorry you haven’t had luck with this recipe. I would try using half the amount of batter in each mold.

      Reply
      • Dana says

        February 27, 2021 at 5:31 pm

        This is exactly what happened to me. They came out half raw. I live at high altitude, could that be a factor? What should I try?

        Reply
    • Michelle says

      March 29, 2021 at 4:55 am

      Me tooooo…. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong? Maybe I’m using too much batter in each cup- the family didn’t complain, they referred to them as more of a bread pudding consistency 🥰

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  22. Barb says

    July 6, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    I just made these for a second time and both times turned out great. First time made gluten free, half almond flour/half coconut flour, IP’d per recipe. Today made with all purpose flour and added one egg as one reviewer suggested. I even added 1/2 teaspoon homemade strawberry jam in the middle by putting about a Tablespoon batter in mold, add jam, then another spoonful. I IP’d for 13 minutes and natural release for 12. More like a muffin but who cares when it tastes delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Barb! That sounds wonderful 😊

      Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    June 20, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Love this recipe. I made one change and that was to use gluten free flour.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 24, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      Cool! Glad it worked with gluten free flour!

      Reply
    • Julie Morris says

      June 28, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      I just made these with gluten free flour and they came out really doughy. Did you change anything else, like timing?

      Reply
    • Mary says

      September 6, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      Which GF flour did you use?

      Reply
  24. Brandee W. says

    June 18, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    I tried this recipe today, I did read the comments about these turning out dense and doughy. I was worried about wasting ingredients so I looked at the recipe again, and being a baker tried to see why some were getting bad results. The one thing I noticed was the recipe didn’t call for any eggs. I made a double batch with the addition of 1 egg per batch and they turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is maybe filling them half full and a single batch should make about 14 bites. Hope this helps those who were having problems with them not turning out.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 19, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Thank you so much Brandee. I am going to try this recipe again with the egg and I also like the idea of filling them half full.

      Reply
  25. Donna says

    June 11, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    I followed the recipe and used the red egg bite Mika with the red silicon trivet. They were delicious! Love your recipes. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Donba says

      June 11, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      Should say mold.

      Reply
    • Karen says

      June 12, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Glad to hear it worked well for you Donna!

      Reply
  26. Jan says

    June 8, 2020 at 11:43 am

    Easy peasy recipe…my husband loves cinnamon and sugar! After reading the comments about tough and dry “donuts,” maybe they left the Instant Pot on, or rather the warming mode, after the pressure ends. I unplugged mine, let it sit the 10 minutes and they were very good. Consistency of a baked donut, not fried.

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      June 8, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      So glad you liked it Jan!

      Reply
  27. Suzanne Cam says

    June 1, 2020 at 11:30 pm

    I have not tried this recipe yet. I was reading another recipe for Churro Bites and found a tip on how to get them fluffy, instead of tough or dense bites.
    Here is the quote:

    “BY HAND: Add the dry ingredients (to the wet) and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine. If you do this in a mixer, you may end up with tough or dense hockey pucks instead of light and fluffy Churro bites.”

    I don’t know if this will work with this recipe, but those of you that keep getting dense bites might want to try this.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 2, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you. Very good info.

      Reply
  28. Drew Harrison says

    May 31, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    Hi Karen!!
    I was really excited to try this recipe out with me new IP duo crisp!! I even bought the red egg bite mold your recommended too!
    I made a batch and they were dense and undercooked.
    So I tried again, I was determined. I saw someone else commented and said “13min and slow release for 13”…I tried 14 and 14. They were still not fully cooked. 🙁
    One more attempt- I tried the ‘bake’ feature at 350 and 20min. Still didn’t work.
    Any suggestions?!
    Maybe I’m not meant to make churros.
    But I did love your YouTube video!!
    Thanks,
    Drew

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 1, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Hi Drew,
      I have no idea why there are such opposite results for people on this recipe. It makes me so sad and sort of frustrated! I might need to take this one back to the drawing board.

      Reply
      • Elaine says

        June 26, 2020 at 5:11 pm

        I haven’t tried this yet, but I wonder about the altitude where people live. Altitude can affect baking results.

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          December 20, 2020 at 10:12 am

          I wonder about the altitude also. Mine failed. I’m at sea level. I tried cooking them twice in the instant pot with a quick release on the second attempt. Still only partially cooked. Taste great so now I’m going to throw them in the oven to see they bake through.

          ★★★

          Reply
  29. Kacie says

    May 31, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    I made them exactly as described and they came out perfect. My kids love them. I didn’t make the double batch because they’re too tempting if I have leftovers.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 1, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      I’m so glad they worked out for you!

      Reply
  30. Sue says

    May 27, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Unfortunately, mine came out dense and doughy as well. However, they tasted good! I used the silicon molds you recommended. I will try them again with the cover that came with the molds — instead of the foil — and see what happens.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Let me know!

      Reply
  31. Hana says

    May 27, 2020 at 5:04 am

    Dense and undercooked. We were very disappointed.

    ★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 27, 2020 at 11:38 am

      What kind of trivet did you use?

      Reply
  32. Nancy Schriefer says

    May 26, 2020 at 8:34 am

    Thank you so much for taking the time to create a recipe from scratch. All I was seeing were recipes that start with boxed mixes and I like to have more control over my ingredients. I substituted fat free vanilla Greek yogurt for the butter, Monk fruit gold for the brown sugar and regular monk fruit for the coating, and used whole wheat flour. I’ve ordered more egg bite molds so I can make more at a time. They are wonderful!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      May 26, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      And it turned out well? Thanks for sharing your version! 😊

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        May 27, 2020 at 9:13 am

        They were completely cooked and very filling. I usually substitute Greek yogurt for the fat when I’m baking and I’ve been having good luck with the monk fruit. I PC for 13 minutes and NR for 10. I pack the brown sugar and use a spoon to place the flour into the measuring cup. My husband loved them.

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  33. Helene says

    May 25, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    After reading all the reviews… I cannot help myself and will have to try them out – will I be in the happy half or the sad half ??? The only thing I can think of for non cook all the way would be if you fill the mold more than 3/4 full. I will cook them for 13 minutes and use the lid that came with the mold like one of the successful review mentioned. The challenge is on and I will let you know later how they turned out.

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    • Helene says

      May 25, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      I made them 😁 and I have to say they were a big hit with my husband, he gave them a 5 stars. They were cooked perfectly (pass the toothpick test) and they look amazing – Just like Karen’s picture. I used the 6 qt Instant Pot Ultra, cook them in the blue egg bite mold and put the silicone lid that came with it instead of foil; cook them for 13 minutes with a natural release of also 13 minutes. I followed the recipe to a teeth or to a gram as I cook in grams now… makes less dishes and is more precise. I will be making a double batch tomorrow! Thank you.

      ★★★★★

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      • Helene says

        May 26, 2020 at 12:42 am

        Here is a photo:
        https://shared-assets.adobe.com/link/fc641199-2da0-4268-55de-b56e26de74a5

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        • Karen says

          May 26, 2020 at 1:38 pm

          Wow they look so great! I’m glad they worked well for you!

          Reply
  34. Paula says

    May 9, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Followed recipe…came out dense and doughy. Not quite done. Think I will fill 1/2 full and add a minute or 2 and maybe 1-2 on cool down. They tasted great, just weird texture.

    ★★★

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    • Karen says

      May 11, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      😥

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  35. Cathy says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Just made a double batch for the first time. They are delicious. I have the blue silicon molds. I also brushed a tiny bit of avocado oil and they slipped out beautifully. I’m wondering if it’s the spray oil throwing the recipe off for others. Just a thought. They remind me of a very upscale homemade giant Tim-bit. I’m Canadian. Lol. So nice with a cup of tea on a cool evening.

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      May 5, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      So glad to know yours worked out!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 11, 2020 at 1:43 pm

        I love my IP and all of the recipes I tried but the churro bites were awful I used the blue silicone, followed recipe exactly, first they weren’t done tried more time still did not work. They were so bad.

        ★

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        • Karen says

          May 11, 2020 at 2:34 pm

          I’m sorry to hear that Kathy! I can’t figure out why some say they worked great and others are horrible.

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  36. MCM says

    May 4, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    Unfortunately, these churro bites were a disappointment. I followed the directions & they came out doughy & dense. They were undercooked. Will try again with a longer cooking time.

    ★

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  37. Gina says

    April 30, 2020 at 6:39 am

    The flavor was amazing however mine were raw in the center. I have an IP Ultra and bought the recommended molds. Followed the recipe to the T! Not sure how to fix it. I ate the outsides and the flavor was great.

    ★★★

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  38. Jamie says

    April 29, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Just did mine. Ip duo 6. Followed the inst. Perfect. Gooey. Not edible. I used the foil on the egg thing. Sealed all the way around. Not sure how to fix it. But almost tasted great.

    ★★

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    • Karen says

      April 29, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      Sorry Jamie! What kind of silicone molds did you use?

      Reply
  39. Silphya says

    April 29, 2020 at 6:34 am

    Made these yesterday. Great texture and flavor. Used the egg mold lid that came with it. 13 min hp and 10 min npr 👍 now I’m off —> to the kitchen making a new batch. Thanks for the recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 29, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Good to know! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂

      Reply
  40. Ashley says

    April 26, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    Mine came out totally uncooked. Cooking them for longer didn’t help either, they remained doughy. So sad as I was really looking forward to them.
    I followed the recipe exactly. Using instant pot duo 6 qt.

    ★

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    • Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      And can you tell me more about the silicone molds that you use? I am wondering if this is where the discrepancy comes in for people’s results.

      Reply
  41. Barbara Albright says

    April 24, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Did a double batch today and even with spraying the molds they were mostly stuck 🙁 I had 3 out of the 12 that came out ok. And even those seemed to fall apart. Not sure if they needed to cook longer or not. I did the 12 minuted high pressure and natural release.

    ★★★

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  42. Carly says

    April 19, 2020 at 6:31 am

    We loved these. I wonder if you made them with brown sugar If they would be a little sweeter or with applesauce somehow added to them to get more of an apple cider donut flavor? Might be worth experimenting.

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    • Karen says

      April 20, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Oh yum that’s an idea I love!

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    • AJ says

      June 21, 2020 at 10:45 am

      These didn’t come out well at all. I’m an experienced baker and Instant Pot user. I used the red Instant Pot brand egg molds, sprayed with Pam and used the lid that came with the molds. I used the metal trivet that came with the IP, put 1 c water in the bottom, and cooked in my 6 qt Duo for 12 min on Manual – Normal setting. NPR for 10 minutes then released the pressure & removed from the pot. Dried off the lid and removed immediately. They looked undone and gooey, but I thought that might just be the top. Tried to invert on a plate, and three kind of oozed out in a gummy clump. I spooned them back in the molds, tried covering with foil instead, and put back in on High instead of Normal for 4 more minutes, with another 10 min NPR. This time they were cooked through, but still dense and gummy textured. I popped them out and rolled them in the cinnamon sugar, and left them out on a plate to dry for little.

      I have a recipe for baked muffins similar to this, but with egg. I guess I’ll go back to heating the oven to get the texture right. 🙁

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  43. Randi says

    April 18, 2020 at 7:05 am

    Hi, I tried these and they turned out great. Just a thought—step 4 doesn’t say if the IP should be on high or low pressure (the video says high pressure) so maybe that’s causing some confusion?

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    • Karen says

      April 18, 2020 at 4:16 pm

      Good call. I will add that in the recipe card. Thank you.

      Reply
  44. Rory says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    Made then according to the recipe. The are very dense. I didn’t expect that. How to make them airier? Tasted good, just very dense.
    Kind Regards,
    Rory

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    • Hayley says

      May 2, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Likewise, mine were very heavy and we couldn’t eat them the next day. Any suggestions? Looks like most people have had issues with this recipe either undercooked or dense… Back to the drawing board?

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  45. Chad S. says

    April 15, 2020 at 11:32 am

    I made them as directed, used the clear silicone lid that came with the egg bite mold (purchased at Walmart, Instant Pot brand). l left it for a 15 minute natural pressure release and then removed them from the mold right away and rolled in the sugar mixture. They were baked perfectly and the entire family loves them. So thank you for another excellent easy and tasty recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      So glad to hear that it worked well for you Chad! Thank you for sharing your experience!

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  46. Patty E. says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Just finished making these! Doubled the recipe. I have an 8-Quart IP so you do need to use 2 cups of water for this size IP. Mine came out perfectly with the times as recommended. I live in Guatemala and the only issue I had is that the sugar is not as fine here as what I used to get in the US. So I had to brush the “bites” with melted butter and then rolled them in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. They are delicious. My next batch I want to have them with some dolce-de-leche! Yummm!

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    • Karen says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Glad to hear in Guatemala the churro bites are successful! Dulce de leche sounds like a dream.

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    • mary m says

      April 17, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      Put your white sugar in a food processor and whirl away!

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  47. Christy says

    April 14, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    Great flavor! After reading other comments, and trial and error, I found 15 minutes was the winning time in my 6 qt duo nova. The tops did look uncooked, but it’s just the condensation… check with a toothpick if unsure! We cut each one in quarters for more surface area, hence more cinnamon sugar stuck to them.

    ★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      I like the the surface area idea!

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  48. Carla says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    Can I use the lid to the egg bite mold instead of foil? It says not to use it in the oven. It is the Instant Pot brand.

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    • Karen says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      As long as it’s pressure cooker safe. Some of them are plastic which would melt.

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  49. Christa says

    April 13, 2020 at 3:32 am

    Mine were so underdone and not good – cooked for almost 20 min ! I didn’t seal the foil and now I’m seeing other videos showing foil completely sealed to block all moisture or to use the lid it case which was not suggested here.

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    • Christa says

      April 13, 2020 at 3:33 am

      ** lid it came with

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Darn! Sorry they didn’t work for you. We have loved them and they worked perfect for me with the 12 minute cooking time.

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  50. Jean says

    April 12, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    This recipe worked for me. Turned out perfect.

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks for sharing your experience Jean! Glad it worked for you. What kind of Instant Pot do you use? Did you cover with foil?

      Reply
  51. Janice Messali says

    April 12, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I made this with the grandchildren. Everyone loved them! When I first took them out they had a little bit of a undercooked look, but once pop them out I realize they were actually done perfectly. Thanks for a fun recipe

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      So glad that they worked well for you and the grand kids!!

      ★★★★★

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  52. Lisa says

    April 12, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    I tried these today. Mine also turned out undercooked and not much flavor. Not a fan. Followed the directions exactly.

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Sorry to hear this. Can you tell me what instant pot you used?

      Reply
  53. Katie says

    April 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

    I followed the instructions to the letter. I’m a seasoned cook/baker/IP user. I have a 6 qt and these were still raw in the middle after cooking. I did the recommended cook time and NR. I’ve given up baked goods in the IP. I just finished them in a 350° oven so they wouldn’t be wasted, but they were nothing special. 🙁

    ★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Sorry to hear this. Did you use a 6 quart Duo or Lux or something else?

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  54. Emma says

    April 12, 2020 at 7:34 am

    I wanted to love this but it wasn’t what I had hoped for. I increased cook time to 14 min based on other comments and did a Natural release. I will try dipping in dulce de leche mixed with cream cheese and that might help. I didn’t find them sweet enough, though precooked, the dough seemed tasty. When eaten warm, it was lacking in flavour.

    ★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Did you not roll in the cinnamon and sugar? That gives a lot of flavor!

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  55. Sean says

    April 12, 2020 at 1:20 am

    Anyone tried this with self raising flour?

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      I haven’t tried that! I bet it would work though.

      ★★★★★

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  56. Connie says

    April 11, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Mine were also undercooked. I put them back in the IP for an extra 5 minutes and then NPR for another 5 minutes and they were still slightly undercooked and very dark – they almost look chocolate!! The flavour was good – but the texture was not what I wanted.

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      I’m so puzzled by the mixed results! Did you watch my video? https://youtu.be/FHWRryAFZXk

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  57. Candice Roberson says

    April 11, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    My came out a tad bit undercooked, but my daughter and I actually liked it like that. The taste was very good. I will try again and give it just a little more time….maybe one extra minute and see what happens.

    ★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Yes let me know!

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  58. Maura Stevenson says

    April 11, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    I live in Ohio and follow the instructions exactly, and they turned out really deli and undercooked. I’m popping them in the Oven for a few minutes to see if they can be redeemed, but glad I didn’t wait until Easter morning to try them.

    ★★

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      I’m so puzzled by the mixed results! Did you watch my video? https://youtu.be/FHWRryAFZXk

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    • August says

      April 12, 2020 at 10:20 am

      Followed the recipe and video exactly. Came out a little dark but otherwise just like yours. I definitely wouldn’t call them churro bites. I would just call them Cinnamon/Sugar Balls. Only thing close to a churro was the cinnamon and sugar mix. But my thought they tasted great!

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      • August says

        April 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

        “family”

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      • Karen says

        April 13, 2020 at 12:14 pm

        Glad they worked for you August! And yes they aren’t the texture of churros for sure but still so tasty!

        ★★★★★

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  59. Ginny says

    April 11, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Looks wonderful and easy . Two things i like for recipes to be!!! I tried your egg bites and they were great!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Me too! I love easy recipes!

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  60. Larry Gaines says

    April 11, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Will make these in the new rectanagle mold that makes i

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Let me know how it turns out! Might need more time.

      Reply
  61. Starr says

    April 10, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Made these today and my husband especially loved them. My regular egg bites hold a third cup. I have a miniature egg bite tray with each space holding about an ounce. I would love to make these churros in it. I just have no idea how long to cook them. Do you have any idea of how long to cook these in a miniature egg bite tray?

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      I’m not entirely sure but I would try 10 minutes and go from there.

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      • Starr says

        April 13, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Thank you. Ten minutes was perfect. I love the smaller size. Recipe made 14 bite size churros.

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        • Karen says

          April 13, 2020 at 12:08 pm

          Thanks for letting me know! I’m glad 10 minutes worked well for you 🙂

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  62. Ayesha says

    April 10, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    If I don’t have a silicone mold, can I put it in a metal pan in the instant pot?

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    • Karen says

      April 11, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      You could try but the time would need to be adjusted. Will it be like a cake?

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  63. Colleen says

    April 10, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Loved this! The 10 minutes reading in the pot is essential. They turned out great! We doubled the recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Awesome! Glad you liked them Colleen!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kim says

        December 30, 2021 at 11:09 pm

        Absolutely amazing! Came out perfect on the first try following the recipe as shown. Did roll in melted butter before putting sugar topping on. Was the perfect bite sized snack for dessert!

        ★★★★★

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        • Karen says

          January 1, 2022 at 12:56 pm

          Awesome! Thanks Kim!

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  64. Kathryn says

    April 10, 2020 at 11:00 am

    I wonder if you could do this in the bundt cake pan and then top it with the sugar cinnamon? It would have a longer cooking time I guess?

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      That would be tasty! But yes it will probably be a longer cooking time. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out!

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  65. Susan J Moeller says

    April 9, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    So easy to make. YUMMY

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Glad you liked them Susan!

      Reply
  66. Gayle says

    April 9, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    Will this work in a 3qrt pot? If so what adjustments?

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Do you have an egg bites mold that fits inside your 3 quart Instant Pot? If so you can make them. It will be the same cooking time.

      Reply
  67. Amanda says

    April 9, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Mine came out uncooked. What did I do wrong?

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      What does your silicone mold look like? Link to it so I can see. Are you at elevation? Did you cover with foil? Did you let it natural pressure release?

      Reply
      • Andrea Ayres says

        April 11, 2020 at 10:12 am

        Mine are doughy as well!

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        • Karen says

          April 11, 2020 at 10:20 pm

          Did you watch my video? https://youtu.be/FHWRryAFZXk

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      • Lynda says

        April 23, 2020 at 4:55 pm

        The taste was good but not completely done. Also when I popped them out of the bold, the bottom of some completely separated. I doubled the recipe and followed instructions completely ?

        ★★★

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  68. Joani Lesser says

    April 9, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    Can skim milk be used? That’s all I have!

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Yes that will work.

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  69. Donna says

    April 9, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Can I use my silicone lid instead of foil?

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    • Melissa says

      April 9, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      I used the silicone lid and it worked great.

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      yes that should work! As long as it really is silicone and not plastic 🙂

      Reply
  70. Natalie says

    April 9, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Looks really good! Could I substitute the all purpose flour with oat flour?

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      Not sure! do you successfully do that with other baked goods? If so I bet you could 🙂

      Reply
  71. Karin says

    April 9, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    It sounds delicious!!! How can I replace the silicone mold?
    Thank you, Karen!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      I’m not sure! Perhaps ramekins?

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      • Karin says

        April 10, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        I will try !!

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  72. Sally says

    April 9, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Can you make chocolate ones. If so how much bakers chocolate cocoa would you add

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      April 10, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      Yum that would be amazing! I want to try this out. I would add maybe a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

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      • EJ says

        May 5, 2020 at 8:19 pm

        I used the egg mold for my 3 quart IP, and I had left over batter. Also, the bites didn’t cook all the way through so I ended up putting them in the microwave to finish cooking them. Do you have any suggestions as to how to modify the recipe for the smaller instant pot? They were tasty and I would try again perhaps halving the recipe?

        ★★★

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        • Karen says

          May 6, 2020 at 2:02 pm

          That’s what I would do for the 3 quart pot…halve the recipe.

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